The Venezuelan Rougned odor has made the most of his stay with the Yankees from New York (New York) in MLB 2021, so much so that it does everything with Bronx Mule Bombers from hitting home runs, fighting, hitting the ball and even recommending players as Joey gallo.
According Rougned Odor, Joey gallo of the Texas Rangers would fit well in the Club House of the Yankees.
Rougned odor is a little familiar with Joey gallo, since they played together for five years in the Rangers.
In addition, rumors mid-season change 2021 from MLB Y with recent reports that Yankees and Texas have discussed a possible settlement that would send Joey gallo to the Bronx, Rougned odor he had nothing but praise for his friend.
“He’s a really good guy. Good teammate. He always plays hard and likes to win and compete. We play a lot of time together. I’ve known him for a long time, ”he said. Rougned odor to NJ Advance Media.
Last week, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported that the Rangers and the Yankees they had conversations. Passan also reported that it was “very likely” that Joey gallo It will be commercialized before the July 30 deadline.
Although it remains to be seen whether Yankees they will be either buyers or sellers, as they are 7 1/2 games behind the Red Sox in the AL East and 3 1/2 games behind in the Wild Card race.
Joey galloThe 27-year-old would be an attractive target for general manager Brian Cashman, who has seen several outfielders hit the disabled list in recent weeks.
An All-Star in 2019 and 2021, Joey gallo won a Gold Glove in right field in 2020 and could likely switch to left field in deference to Aaron Judge, who is currently on the COVID-1 Injured List.
Joey gallo is one of the most powerful hitters in MLB 2021, hitting 24 home runs with 52 RBIs and a .233 batting average in 85 games through Sunday. His 72 walks were the most in the league. It had an OPS of .902.
Gallo won’t be a free agent until after next season. However, the $ 210 million luxury tax threshold could be a deterrent to investors. Yankees from Joey gallo. He is owed the remainder of his $ 6.2 million salary this season and owner Hal Steinbrenner seems determined to stay below the threshold.
But the Yankees they had the Rangers quite familiar with each other. In April, Texas appointed Rougned odor for an assignment and then traded him to the Yankees in exchange for two low-level prospects.
“He is a really good player. He can hit. He can run. It is also very good in the gardens. He has a good arm. He’s one of those hitters who can hit the ball on any field. Play on a field like thisYankee Stadium) would be even better for him ”, he closed Rougned odor.
With some information from NJ.com reporter Brendan Kuty.